Radiation Protection & Biology
RAD124
Overview of the principles of radiation protection and radiobiology. Emphasis on the radiographer's responsibility for protecting the patient, personnel, and the public. Topics covered include the concepts of ALARA - as low as reasonably achievable, NIRL - negligible individual risk level, stochastic and non-stochastic effects, and MPD - maximum permissible dose. Other topics include regulatory agency involvement in radiation protection and the basic effects of ionizing radiation on cells and the human body. Spring Only.
3 Credits: 3 Lecture